Wasabi Sushi & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
61
Score
Wasabi Sushi & Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Wasabi Sushi & Grill's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in ice bin with drink ice for soda machine. Operator removed.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in ice bin with drink ice for soda machine. Operator removed.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink off cook line in kitchen blocked by lid to a large pot and handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked by a trash can. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially vacuum packaged fish stored inside of sealed bag still partially frozen. Employee removed. Discussed with operator proper thawing methods for vacuum sealed fish. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Objectionable odor in entry way room before host area.
36-64-5
61
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat items like tempura batter and whipped cream and raw beef stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (48F - Cold Holding) in boba drink dispensing machine in front bar area. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees, due to all expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 kitchen staff, 2 sushi bar staff, 2 wait staff and 2 hosts. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwash sink at entrance of kitchen off cook line with hot water turned off and faucet in disrepair with water spraying out when turned on. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi bar. Sanitizer bucket not set up. Operator set up and replaced wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
58
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw scallop stored over ready to eat chicken breast in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of drain cleaner stored above cans of hoisin sauce on dry storage rack. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at boba prep counter used to store utensils and cups. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart to go container used as scoop stored in working container of sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in sushi prep area. Tuna was thawing on counter and still frozen at time of observation. Operator removed tuna from reduced oxygen packaging and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of frozen tuna thawing on counter at room temperature in sushi prep area. Operator moved item to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal Scrubs pads stored in both handwashing sinks in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Sushi Station. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Soy and other sauces , Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Container of soiled sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease dirt, slime and dust. Hood Filters soiled.
23-03-4
67
Apr 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In small reach in freezer on cooks line multiple items removed from package not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on table with rice cooker and soup warmer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on clean plate shelf above cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food on kitchen with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind/under equipment throughout kitchen -walk in cooler floor **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven behind sushi line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves. -sides of equipment on cooks line soiled
23-03-4
55
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef shrimp, chicken. Operator stated the food in the walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Manager is reusing Servsafe certified from old employees.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and bread crumbles operator remove bowls used to scoop rice and breadcrumbs and replace them with scoop **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. operator had employees remove beverages from workstations in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil on floor on cooks line operator had employees remove the cooking oil from the floor in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor in kitchen operator had buckets of food and soy sauce removed from the floor in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. operator had a staff member clean the microwave and the toaster oven **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wasabi Sushi & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wasabi Sushi & Grill on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wasabi Sushi & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wasabi Sushi & Grill.
How does Wasabi Sushi & Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Wasabi Sushi & Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Wasabi Sushi & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wasabi Sushi & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wasabi Sushi & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wasabi Sushi & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wasabi Sushi & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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